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As per a report in this newspaper, a woman was shot by two men riding in tandem on motorcycle last Friday, May 15, after one of them suspected her of being a police asset and pinning several crimes on him.

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The protection being pushed by senators against the possible arrest of their colleagues for crimes against humanity provides yet another argument for why the International Criminal Court has found it necessary to step in.

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Focus crimes nationwide declined by 24.32 percent in January compared to the same period last year, the Philippine National Police reported yesterday.

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The Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) has reported a 24.1 percent reduction in overall incidents and a 52.2 percent decline in vehicular and quasi-offense cases in the city from January to September 2025.

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There is a palpable difference between a peaceful assembly to seek redress for legitimate grievances, which is a constitutionally-enshrined fundamental right of a sovereign people, and illegal acts of revolt, rebellion, insurrection, sedition, and treason, which are all serious crimes punishable by law.

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President Marcos has ordered agencies to look into the successive violent incidents involving students and to ensure that child protection policies are being implemented in schools.

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Police have rounded up 175 people in an intensified campaign against crimes in Quezon City in a span of seven days.

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For those suspected of crimes against Article 5 (genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes), interim release has never been granted due to potential risks that prevents authorization.

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From the inordinate ado about impeachment, let us look at the more global problem before the International Criminal Court in The Hague.

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What happens when persons convicted of crimes are elected into office? Are their crimes deemed forgiven?

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The protection being pushed by senators against the possible arrest of their colleagues for crimes against humanity provides yet another argument for why the International Criminal Court has found it necessary to step in.

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Focus crimes nationwide declined by 24.32 percent in January compared to the same period last year, the Philippine National Police reported yesterday.

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The Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) has reported a 24.1 percent reduction in overall incidents and a 52.2 percent decline in vehicular and quasi-offense cases in the city from January to September 2025.

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There is a palpable difference between a peaceful assembly to seek redress for legitimate grievances, which is a constitutionally-enshrined fundamental right of a sovereign people, and illegal acts of revolt, rebellion, insurrection, sedition, and treason, which are all serious crimes punishable by law.

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President Marcos has ordered agencies to look into the successive violent incidents involving students and to ensure that child protection policies are being implemented in schools.

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Police have rounded up 175 people in an intensified campaign against crimes in Quezon City in a span of seven days.

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For those suspected of crimes against Article 5 (genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes), interim release has never been granted due to potential risks that prevents authorization.

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From the inordinate ado about impeachment, let us look at the more global problem before the International Criminal Court in The Hague.

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What happens when persons convicted of crimes are elected into office? Are their crimes deemed forgiven?

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